Your patient is a 44-year-old female complaining of a three-day history of localized abdominal pain in her midepigastric region after eating. The pain tends to subside with antacids. Today she is experiencing nausea, and the pain did not subside with antacids. The patient gives a history of smoking and moderate alcohol consumption. The patient's skin is warm and dry, and she has a blood pressure of 128/88, a heart rate of 84, and respirations of 20. Your course of treatment should consist of:

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The patient's symptoms suggest a gastrointestinal issue, possibly peptic ulcer disease, given the midepigastric pain that initially subsided with antacids. The best immediate course of action in a pre-hospital setting is to transport the patient in a position of comfort and provide reassurance, as there is no immediate indication for aggressive interventions like IV fluids, high-concentration oxygen, or sodium bicarbonate IV without further diagnostic information.

Your Patient Is a 44-Year-Old Female Complaining of a Three-Day